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Date
prior to 1930
Material
fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.03.1061 a,b
Description
One stocking in the making. Very fine knitting, needles are 1.0 mm thick. Ribbed at the top, which would be below the knee, it narrows at the ankle, heel is turned, and the knitting stops half way to the toes, needles intact. (b) 52.0 long and 12.0 wide at opening, this is a long stocking shaped…
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Title
Handknit Stocking
Date
prior to 1930
Material
fibre; metal
Dimensions
13.5 x 36.5 cm
Description
One stocking in the making. Very fine knitting, needles are 1.0 mm thick. Ribbed at the top, which would be below the knee, it narrows at the ankle, heel is turned, and the knitting stops half way to the toes, needles intact. (b) 52.0 long and 12.0 wide at opening, this is a long stocking shaped tube of fine cotton, however there is no indication for a heel.
Subject
households
clothing
hobbies
needlework
knitting
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.03.1061 a,b
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Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.04.0025
Description
A soft, tan coloured hat with a visor. A small belt-like band, just above the visor, threads through flaps at the hat’s sides. The hat has a leather chin strap and sweatband, and a satin lining. A brass badge in the shape of a maple leaf is centred at the front. The badge is marked “Overseas Mo…
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Title
Garrison Cap
Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin; fibre
Dimensions
10.0 x 26.0 x 24.0 cm
Description
A soft, tan coloured hat with a visor. A small belt-like band, just above the visor, threads through flaps at the hat’s sides. The hat has a leather chin strap and sweatband, and a satin lining. A brass badge in the shape of a maple leaf is centred at the front. The badge is marked “Overseas Mounted Rifle - Canada” and the number “12” is in the centre of the leaf.
Subject
military
clothing
uniforms
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0025
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
glass; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
103.04.1023
Description
Loom beaded, blue with yellow/red geometric design, 6 similar designs of arrows pointing towards centre of each in red, yellow and silver metal (rusted to a brown colour), each design separated with a red and metal diamond, 2 hooks and eyes sewn on to backskin onto bead strip each end.
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Title
Beaded Strip
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
glass; metal; skin
Dimensions
3.5 x 58.0 cm
Description
Loom beaded, blue with yellow/red geometric design, 6 similar designs of arrows pointing towards centre of each in red, yellow and silver metal (rusted to a brown colour), each design separated with a red and metal diamond, 2 hooks and eyes sewn on to backskin onto bead strip each end.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
clothing
regalia
Deer Lodge
souvenirs
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
103.04.1023
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
hair, sheep; fibre, cotton; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.0052
Description
A red man's sleevless waistcoat with a deep v-shaped neck and two points at the waist. The front of the waistcoat is made of red wool with a green vertical stripe, and the back is made of solid red cotton. The waistcoat is lined with black satin. This waistcoat is fastened with six black buttons …
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Title
Waistcoat
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
hair, sheep; fibre, cotton; fibre
Dimensions
53.0 x 58.0 cm
Description
A red man's sleevless waistcoat with a deep v-shaped neck and two points at the waist. The front of the waistcoat is made of red wool with a green vertical stripe, and the back is made of solid red cotton. The waistcoat is lined with black satin. This waistcoat is fastened with six black buttons at the front opening. The buckle bears the word “Paris”.
Subject
social customs
clothing
Roger Moore
F.O. “Pat” Brewster
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.0052
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Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin, deer
Catalogue Number
103.05.0072
Description
A woman’s soft deerskin collared shirt with long sleeves with cuffs and single buttons. The shirt has a placket front opening with with metal buttons. There are two rows of fringe on the front and down the outer seams of the sleeves. The shirt is a natural buckskin colour.
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Title
Shirt
Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin, deer
Dimensions
52.0 x 68.0 cm
Description
A woman’s soft deerskin collared shirt with long sleeves with cuffs and single buttons. The shirt has a placket front opening with with metal buttons. There are two rows of fringe on the front and down the outer seams of the sleeves. The shirt is a natural buckskin colour.
Subject
households
clothing
crafts
sewing
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.0072
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Date
1915 – 1925
Material
fibre; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.05.1083 a,b
Description
Two white embroidered blouses, (a) long sleeved jacket style (47.0x49.0), hand finished, large embroidered collar, fancy edging on cuffs, fancy inset at square neckline, buttons up with pearl buttons offset to right, (b) very fancy high necked (46.0x44.0), buttons up back with wire stiffening in co…
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Title
Blouse
Date
1915 – 1925
Material
fibre; plastic
Description
Two white embroidered blouses, (a) long sleeved jacket style (47.0x49.0), hand finished, large embroidered collar, fancy edging on cuffs, fancy inset at square neckline, buttons up with pearl buttons offset to right, (b) very fancy high necked (46.0x44.0), buttons up back with wire stiffening in collar, embroidery on yoke and collar and "V"insets at front and back and sleeves.
Subject
households
clothing
Credit
Purchased from Elizabeth Kidd, Vancouver, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.05.1083 a,b
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Date
1915 – 1920
Material
skin; glass; fibre; metal; shell
Catalogue Number
103.05.1113
Description
Ladies buckskin beaded dress. Fringe all around bottom and a row half way down the skirt. V-shaped inset at sides of skirt is fringed. Back beaded yoke is 31.0x48.0, all beadwork is backed by heavy cotton. Short sleeves have fringe at end, some with black beads. Beadstrip is 42.0x16.0 attac…
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Title
Beaded Dress
Date
1915 – 1920
Material
skin; glass; fibre; metal; shell
Dimensions
50.0 x 124.0 cm
Description
Ladies buckskin beaded dress. Fringe all around bottom and a row half way down the skirt. V-shaped inset at sides of skirt is fringed. Back beaded yoke is 31.0x48.0, all beadwork is backed by heavy cotton. Short sleeves have fringe at end, some with black beads. Beadstrip is 42.0x16.0 attached to bodice, open under arms. Two stepped pyramids of red, green, yellow and blue on a white background, 3 blue standards with crosses at top between pyramids. Front yoke blue and yellow beaded bands top and bottom, white background , centre design of 2 irregular shapes in red, green and yellow, flanking them are two stepped diamond shapes in red, blue and yellow, flanking them on both sides of yoke are red chained rectangles. Hanging from bottom of yoke are 11.0 long are green tubular beads from which hang either a bell or a shell. Back yoke is same except the centre design has 4 shapes and bands at top and bottom are different, bottom band is green and white, top is green, white and yellow and there are no shells, just bells hanging.
Subject
households
clothing
Indigenous
beadwork
regalia
Credit
Gift of Barbara Whyte Kapteyn, Calgary, 1991
Catalogue Number
103.05.1113
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
skin, fox
Catalogue Number
103.07.0031
Description
A woman’s fur collar made from a silver fox skin with the head still attached.The inside is lined in satin.
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Title
Collar
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
skin, fox
Dimensions
21.0 x 70.0 cm
Description
A woman’s fur collar made from a silver fox skin with the head still attached.The inside is lined in satin.
Subject
clothing
social customs
animals, fox
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0031
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Date
1914 – 1945
Material
skin; fibre; metal, brass
Catalogue Number
103.07.0046
Description
A bright orange canvas belt that fastens with a natural coloured leather buckle and strap. The buckle is also leather covered. The belt has been used to hold a pin and medal collection, many of which are still attached. Original with the belt and on leather at either end are 'Overseas Mounted Ri…
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Title
Belt
Date
1914 – 1945
Material
skin; fibre; metal, brass
Dimensions
6.2 x 80.5 cm
Description
A bright orange canvas belt that fastens with a natural coloured leather buckle and strap. The buckle is also leather covered. The belt has been used to hold a pin and medal collection, many of which are still attached. Original with the belt and on leather at either end are 'Overseas Mounted Rifles' pin (at buckle) and a crossed sword pin (at strap). Other pins include: one crown with red velvet cap (see #103.09.0059); one square with Laurel Wreath (see #103.09.0064); one 'Edmonton 49th Regiment' (see #103.09.0073); one maple leaf with crown over 'Vancouver 29 Canada'; one maple leaf with crown over 'Edmonton 49 overseas Batallon' and a beaver; one 'R.C.H.A.' (see #103.09.0070); two military truck with mounted turret gun over 'Borden's Armoured Battery'; one cannon over 'Que Fas Et Gloria Duncet'(see #103.09.0068); one horse over 'The Alberta 19 Mounted Rifles'; one 'AUSTRALIA'; one (broken tip) maple leaf with the Alberta Coat of Arms (see #103.09.0073).
Subject
clothing
insigia
military
uniforms
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0046
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Date
1914 – 1918
Material
metal, brass
Catalogue Number
103.07.0051 a-c
Description
Three buttons:a) brass button with crest and markings 'Royal Canadian, Eng.'; b) brass button with crest and markings 'Royal Canadian, Eng.'; c) brass button with crest and markings 'Canada Malitia'.
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Title
Button
Date
1914 – 1918
Material
metal, brass
Dimensions
1.5 (a&c); 1.2 (b) cm
Description
Three buttons:a) brass button with crest and markings 'Royal Canadian, Eng.'; b) brass button with crest and markings 'Royal Canadian, Eng.'; c) brass button with crest and markings 'Canada Malitia'.
Subject
clothing
insignia
military
uniforms
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0051 a-c
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